holes in collards / soap
 

Hi. We've got a nice little garden so far, except for the collard
greens. Several types of tomatoes and hot peppers are doing well.
Squash is doing well. Cucumber is over 8' long now (with no fruit
yet, though). The collards were doing great, but a few weeks ago they
started getting holes in them. There are no noticeable pests.

So..., and thanks in advance for any help...

1) anyone know what causes this and how to stop it?

2) I'm assuming antibacterial soap won't hurt, but is there such thing
as too much?

3) (bonus question) should I be worried that the cucumbers haven't
produced yet?

We're in Savannah, if that helps. Also, regretfully, about 5 days ago
we broke down and sprayed with Sevin. I hate having to use it, but
the fleas in the backyard were horrible. There are whiteflies in the
parsely in the front yard (garden is in back) but I haven't noticed
any in the garden. I can't think of any other info that might help
you all. The collards are growing very well, except for the holes.

TIA, Jeffrey

holes in collards / soap
 

On 13 Jun 2004 13:56:30 -0700 in
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Hi. We've got a nice little garden so far, except for the collard
greens. Several types of tomatoes and hot peppers are doing well.
Squash is doing well. Cucumber is over 8' long now (with no fruit
yet, though). The collards were doing great, but a few weeks ago they
started getting holes in them. There are no noticeable pests.

So..., and thanks in advance for any help...

1) anyone know what causes this and how to stop it?

2) I'm assuming antibacterial soap won't hurt, but is there such thing
as too much?

3) (bonus question) should I be worried that the cucumbers haven't
produced yet?

We're in Savannah, if that helps. Also, regretfully, about 5 days ago
we broke down and sprayed with Sevin. I hate having to use it, but
the fleas in the backyard were horrible. There are whiteflies in the
parsely in the front yard (garden is in back) but I haven't noticed
any in the garden. I can't think of any other info that might help
you all. The collards are growing very well, except for the holes.

TIA, Jeffrey

snails/slugs? That's what does that to my greens in CA, and they're
usually gone the next day when you go look. turn over rocks, logs,
planters, and see if there's any lurking.